ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Massicot

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmæsɪkəʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Massicot is a noun meaning (chemistry) lead monoxide, PbO, obtained as a yellow amorphous powder, the fused and crystalline form of which is called litharge; lead ocher. It is used as a pigment; also, lead oxide yellow, as opposed to red lead, which is lead tetroxide Pb₃O₄.

Meaning

(chemistry) lead monoxide, PbO, obtained as a yellow amorphous powder, the fused and crystalline form of which is called litharge; lead ocher. It is used as a pigment; also, lead oxide yellow, as opposed to red lead, which is lead tetroxide Pb₃O₄.

Example Sentences

Besides orpiment, already referred to, one occasionally gets mention of massicot, a yellow lead paint.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include litharge, potelot, pyromorphite, pekoite, lithopone, pottsite.

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